It features epic shots and frames Kim as a potential
"hero of his people" who can "remake history."

Trump said that Kim and his aides "loved" watching it,
and hoped they would make it a reality.

Donald Trump played Kim Jong Un a Hollywood-style video hyping
the prospect of peace, which cast Kim as its leading man.

The video, which Trump made public later that day at a press
conference, made a dramatic pitch for the benefits of peace
between the two nations. You can watch the English version above.

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The film, credited to "Destiny Pictures" drew on the "in a world"
and "one man, one choice" framing of Hollywood action movies.

It labored the comparison further by including credits for Trump
and Kim like Hollywood stars. The dramatic voiceover framed Kim
as a potential "hero of his people" with the chance to achieve
"prosperity like he has never seen."

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A frame from the video showing Kim as a star of the film.

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A frame from the video showing Trump as a star of the film.

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It includes a sweeping orchestral score, epic shots of earth from
outer space, and horses galloping along the beach, interspersed
with imagery of Kim and Trump.

According to President Trump, Kim "loved" the video, which he
played in Korean to the North Korean leader and eight aides on an
iPad at their private bilateral meeting.

Here is a transcript of the pivotal part of the video, which
offers Kim the chance to "remake history."

"A new world can begin today. One of friendship, respect and
goodwill. Be part of that world, where the doors of opportunity
are ready to be open: investment form around the world, where you
can have medical breakthroughs, an abundance of resources
innovative technology and new discoveries.

"What if? Can history be changed? Will the world embrace this
change? And when could this moment in history begin?

"It comes down to a choice. On this day, in this time, in this
moment the world will be watching, listening, anticipating,
hoping.

"Will this leader choose to advance his country, and be part of a
new world? Be the hero of his people? Will he shake the hand of
peace and enjoy prosperity like he has never seen?

"A great life, or more isolation? Which path will be chosen?

"Featuring President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un... in
a meeting to remake history. To shine in the sun. One moment, one
choice. What if? The future remains to be written."

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The video included a credit for "Destiny Pictures".

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A shot of the sun rising over the earth, included as part of the video.

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Assembled media being shown the video before Trump gave a press conference.

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Trump was asked a question about the video at the press
conference, during which he said he commissioned the video as a
way to sell peace to Kim.

Trump said:

"I showed it to him today, actually, during in meeting, towards
the end of the meeting and I think he loved it. We didn't have a
big screen like you have the luxury of having, we didn't need it
because we had it on a cassette, an iPad, and they played it and
about eight of their representatives were watching it and I
thought they were fascinated by it.

"I thought it was well done, I showed it to you because that's
the future, I mean, that could very well be the future. The other
alternative is just not a very good alternative, it's just not
good.

"But I showed it because I really want him to do something."

He later said that the video showed a vision of "the highest
level of future development," and that North Korea could also opt
for "a much smaller version of this."